The World of Aviation

British Airways has teamed up with ZeroAvia, a leading innovator in decarbonising commercial aviation, in a project to explore how hydrogen-powered aircraft can play a leading role in the future of sustainable flying. The collaboration, which reflects the importance of sustainability at British Airways, will see ZeroAvia embedded in the heart of the airline. The

Refining profits on jet fuel hit a recent high in December as global jet fuel markets benefit from the gradual recovery of aviation market segments and the promise of a widespread recovery in light of COVID vaccine news. Analysts suggest that December marked a turning point due to success in global air cargo markets, however

Last week it was announced that the Paris Air Show, initially scheduled for June 2021, has been cancelled in light of COVID-19 concerns. The announcement came more or less as a shock in light of weeks of positive news, notably including the first COVID-19 vaccines having been approved for widespread distribution. However it appears the

Industry regulators, insurers and analysts have warned airlines of the potential risks when reactivating aircraft and staff following months of subdued demand that left workforces and fleets both grounded. Specifically, concerns have been raised regarding errors in aircraft due to an extended period of time without use, unperformed maintenance, or even insect nests built within

Tune in to this episode of the World of Aviation Podcast, where Adam and Hannah discuss Boeing’s year from hell, Ryanair’s ever-expanding European footprint, and the return on Flybe. As with much of 2020, Boeing continues to dominate the news. In this week’s podcast, host Adam Thorn and World of Aviation journalist Hannah Dowling discuss

Boeing has continued to find defects in the fuselage of its undelivered 787 Dreamliner jets, noting it has found the same defect as previously identified in other parts of the jet. The US planemaker continues to conduct quality inspections on its assembled Dreamliners, and has now said the same flaw reported in the jet’s fuselage